Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Meditation appears to have positive psychological effects, in part because it helps people improve their control over their attention.
2. Hans Selye developed relaxation therapy.
3. Just thinking about a particular action will cause tension in the muscles associated with the action.
4. Relaxation on a regular basis can reduce blood levels of cortisol, the biochemical marker of the stress response.
5. Relaxation on a regular basis has been shown to decrease the size of cancerous tumours.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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